Complaint #202311389,
November 16, 2023

Officer: Sledge, James
Complainant: Puerto Rican Male, 21-24
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Maxwell, Sheldon
Complainant: Puerto Rican Male, 21-24
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Maxwell, Sheldon
Complainant: Female, 60-64
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Sledge, James Puerto Rican Male, 21-24 Force: Physical force Unfounded
Maxwell, Sheldon Puerto Rican Male, 21-24 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Maxwell, Sheldon Female, 60-64 Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property Substantiated (Command Discipline A)

Conclusion Meanings:

'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.

Further details on conclusions.


Penalty

Maxwell, Sheldon
Command Discipline - A

Details

Incident: November 16, 2023
Received: December 5, 2023
Closed: April 29, 2025
Last Updated: June 13, 2025

Reason for contact: Other violation of VTL
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 61st Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Other VTL violation summons issued

Body-Worn Camera evidence collected